Usually means: Switch with hinged, conductive blade.
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  1. knife switch: Merriam-Webster
  2. knife switch: Collins English Dictionary
  3. knife-switch, knife switch: Wordnik
  4. knife switch: Wiktionary
  5. knife switch: Infoplease Dictionary
  6. Knife switch, knife switch: Dictionary.com
  7. Knife switch: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
  8. knife switch: FreeDictionary.org
  9. knife switch: TheFreeDictionary.com

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  1. knife switch: Encyclopedia

Definitions from Wiktionary (knife switch)

noun:  A switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit, consisting of a hinge which allows a metal lever, or knife, to be lifted from or inserted into a slot or jaw to break or make electrical contact.

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